Security Analyst
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-10-20
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Security Management & Operations
Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of Avalon Bay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows.
And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.
As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members' growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.
The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.
Position OverviewThe Junior Security Analyst is a key member of the Security Operations team, supporting the protection of Vivmark Residential’s production environment and electronic assets from evolving information security threats. This role executes documented cyber threat management processes and focuses on real-time security event analysis, incident response, threat intelligence, and the investigation of potential security events.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong interest in information security, a willingness to learn, and the initiative to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader team. Networking knowledge and prior IT experience are beneficial. The successful candidate will demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to respond to security incidents in a fast-paced operational environment.
Salary: $111,000–$136,000 per year. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus of 10.5%. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications.Work Schedule: This position requires onsite attendance Monday through Thursday, with remote work permitted on Fridays.
Essential Functions Security Operations and Incident Response- Executes daily incident response processes and follows established security operations checklists.
- Manages the incident response lifecycle, including identifying, investigating, documenting, and supporting the resolution of security incidents.
- Researches and analyzes potential security events to identify threats and proactively communicate findings and status updates.
- Documents and investigates security incidents in accordance with established security incident response policies.
- Supports the resolution of service-impacting events, assists with service restoration, and provides root cause analysis.
- Assists the Security Operations team with high-priority incidents and complex technical issues as needed.
- Reviews threat intelligence feeds and translates relevant findings into actionable security tasks.
- Conducts research and data analysis to investigate potential security threats and identify suspicious activity.
- Supports threat hunting activities and the analysis of potential indicators of compromise.
- Participates in red team and blue team exercises to strengthen security awareness, identify potential vulnerabilities, and improve incident response capabilities.
- Prepares ad hoc analyses and reports to support security operations and incident investigations.
- Applies knowledge of networking concepts, including IP addressing, subnetting, routing protocols, VPNs, VLANs, and Layer 2…
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